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dormer window leak

  • 10-03-2008 3:18pm
    #1
    fatboymsport
    Closed Accounts Posts: 238 ✭✭


    hi all

    i have a leak on one of my dormer windows (have 2) it appears to be comming in at bottom of window now it is all sealed with lead flashings and lead mate silicone i cant see where it can be getting in the dormer is plastered.

    cant ask roofer as he is long gone and i dont want him back near the place i asked another roofer and he cant see anything wrong on a quick look apart from taking the window out again is there anything i could check.

    thanks


Comments

  • #2
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 42,172 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    impossible to tell.

    hire an architectural technician to investigate.


  • #3
    sinnerboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭sinnerboy


    the window should have been placed on a lead TRAY dpc .

    i.e. before the window was installed the lead should extend fully below the window cill and be turned up on all sides to form a 3 dimensional TRAY


  • #4
    fatboymsport
    Closed Accounts Posts: 238 ✭✭fatboymsport


    afaik that was done we reckon the might have damaged the lead fitting the window i will be doing some ringing in the morning to see what i can find out.

    funny thing is the other window is as dry as a whistle


  • #5
    BoylerMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭BoylerMan


    Fatboymsport,
    I had the exact same problem recently (Dec) when our windows were fitted. One dormer (north facing) was perfect. the other which is south facing and perhaps more exposed was leaking along the bottom trim. In fact it was coming in above the pvc cill that the window frame sits on. The installer couldn't figure it out at first as he remembers bedding it in well. In the end the window man took the unit out and re-bedded it. Now it is totally dry...

    One good thing about all this wet weather is that it will show up any leaks. The window issue was minor compared to the Chimney leak problem we had. Ended up taking off the slates, stoneworks and re-doing the lead flashing. Never trust anyone when it comes to flashing a chimney. Make sure you see for yourself that it is done right before anything is built on the lead ! :(


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